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What: Barrington 220 board meeting Where: Guidance Center at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. When: 7 p.m. April 15 Info: www.barrington220.org

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Effective July 1, four Barrington 220 administrative positions will be filled after several staff members begin their retirement. Matt Fuller (from left) becomes the district’s chief technology officer, Ty Gorman and Ninja Nagel will be associate principals at Barrington High School and Teresa Reiche is named director of resources and administrative services for the district. learning.”

Two of three associate principals will be new to their roles in the high school next year.

Ty Gorman and Ninja Nagel will fill the school’s staff vacancies when longtime employee Emil Rode retires and several other administrative positions are restructured this summer.

Gorman and Nagel have

both taught previously at the high school – Nagel for three years in the world languages department and Gorman for 19 years in the social studies department.

The two associate principals will continue to teach one class each semester in unison with their leadership roles.

Gorman said he will “always be a teacher first.”

“It will be great to train other staff and still be in the classroom,” Gorman said. “The technology transforms what kids can do in the classroom.

The kids collaborate better, and it brings out my role as a facilitator.”

Gorman also coaches track.

Nagel said that by teaching a class, she will be able to further connect with the students

a student return one decades later.

When 1969 graduate Shelli Traner Graves mailed back her library book, she tucked a hand-written note inside the front cover.

“Barrington High School Library, I found this book when going through some of my mother’s things. Just wanted to return it. Thank you,” the note read.

In 1967, the library charged

and staff to see “what works” in terms of technology.

“I’m really excited to enter the new role and continue to grow our staff,” Nagel said.

Additionally, Teresa Reiche will take over for retiring Debbie Villers as the district’s director of human resources and administrative services.

Reiche said she is familiar with Barrington having worked nearby in Cary and Palatine. Reiche has been an assistant principal at Stuart R. Paddock Elementary School in Palatine for the past four years.

Reiche said she looks forward to learning her new role quickly. However, with several below-zero snow days, teacher training cannot start until school lets out.

Barrington 220 Superintendent Tom Leonard said the final day of school likely will be announced at the next board meeting April 15. District spokesman Jeff Arnett estimated the last day to be in the first week of June.

8NEWS BRIEF BHS library book returned “The History of the Nations” nearly five decades later book returned last week was BARRINGTON – A book has been returned to the Barrington High School library just 47 years past due.

checked out April 1, 1967.

Barrington 220 School District officials said books often are kept past due at BHS, but rarely does

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BARRINGTON – Summer vacation will mean teacher training for the Barrington 220 school district.

Recently approving a K-12 student technology plan, starting with one Macbook Air for each high school student, education board members announced Tuesday that four new administrators will be serving the district as of July 1.

The first task for the new chief technology officer, human resource director and two associate principals will be working with teachers to use these laptops in the classroom.

Candidates for these positions were sourced within and outside of the district.

Matt Fuller will be chief technology officer, succeeding Patricia Haughney, who is retiring from the district’s information services. Fuller comes from Winnetka School District 36, where he served as director of technology for the past six years.

Fuller said he is eager to move forward with Barrington’s technology curriculum and to meet with staff members.

“I’d like to hit the ground running as quickly as I can with professional development,” Fuller said. “There’s limitless potential with technology – anytime, anywhere

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DEER PARK – It was a day of carrots and cheer Saturday at Brilliant Sky Toys & Books in the Deer Park Town Center.

The Easter Bunny will continue be in town, at the children’s store, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through April 19.

A face painter will be present at the store April 19. Until then, children can stop by the Pandora store at the same time Saturdays for face painting.

This free event is welcome to all ages.

Personal cameras are recommended.

Brilliant Sky customers will receive a raffle ticket for a stuffed bunny with every purchase. Call the Deer Park Town Center at 847-726-7755 for information.

Ten-month-old Aiden Siewert of Arlington Heights, with his father Paul watching, sits Saturday with the Easter Bunny at Brilliant Sky Toys & Books in Deer Park Town Center.

ABOVE: Julianne Lindsay, 2, of Deer Park gives the Easter Bunny a high five.

RIGHT: The Easter Bunny takes a carrot break while waiting to meet more children .

Joyce Simenson of Barrington takes a picture of her granddaughter Claire Mitchem, 4, of Palatine as she sits with the Easter Bunny.

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BARRINGTON – Having raised three children through their adolescent rebellious years, Dr. Andrea Barthwell can empathize those raising teens.

“It’s essential that your child wake up Andrea o n e d a y a n d Barthwell view you as an imperfect parent and reject you,” Barthwell said while addressing parents Thursday evening at the Barrington Park District. “They will become self sufficient and re-accept you as an authority figure in their next stage of development.”

Bartwell, a former deputy director of Demand Reduction at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, was speaking to Barrington-area parents as part of her Parents Academy lecture series.

Parents Academy is intended to inform parents on how to guide their children through young adulthood, allowing them to discover themselves in a safe, structured environment to ensure that they grow into successful and healthy adults.

Barthwell, of Oak Park, is the founder and CEO of Two Dreams Outer Banks, an individualized addiction treatment program in River Forest.

Barthwell said the free lectures are unaffiliated with her job. Two Dreams does not treat adolescents.

School board policy Overall drug use has too been a hot topic at Barrington 220 school board meetings.

Barrington 220 school board president Brian Battle said the board’s policy committee has been researching districtwide student drug testing policy options and an in-depth conversation is scheduled for the next board meeting April 15.

“We keep our policies consistent with state laws, and

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although there is no state law mandating student drug testing, we’ve been looking into it and seeing what other school districts have been doing,” Battle said.

Battle said the next step in the board’s decision making will be asking its policy committee to either defer or pursue student drug testing as a Barrington 220 policy.

It’s up to the policy committee to decide when such a policy might take effect, Battle said.

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Impact on youth Debunking what she referred to as “marijuana myths,” Barthwell said marijuana is a bigger problem than previously recognized during her Thursday Parents Academy presentation.

“Marijuana stops a child’s growth and development right at the point of initiating in the drug use,” Barthwell said.

“Generally, they do not get back on track. Youth marijuana use is critically important to interrupt in order to allow your young person to grow and meet the demands of the adult world.

Barthwell advised parents, “Pay attention to your child’s peer group – the four kids your kids runs around with.

“You can preview where your child is headed based on who they associate with. It’s impossible to look at your kid objectively, but you can look at their peers objectively.”

Barthwell said more adolescents are having a problem with abuse and dependence on marijuana than they are on tobacco and alcohol combined, initiating in marijuana use at an average age of 12 years old,

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John McGowan said he finds a high school student to be Continued from page 7 either under the influence, possessing drugs or buying or with 50 percent of high school selling about once every two graduates having already used weeks. some sort of illicit drug According to the Nation- Medical marijuana al Institute on Drug Abuse, Parents at both lectures all forms of marijuana are questioned medical marijuamind-altering, changing how na. the brain works with more The Illinois medical than 400 chemicals. The most marijuana law, approved active chemical in marijuana, Jan. 1, excludes minors.

THC, is stored in fatty tissues As of April 2, the state Senate from days to weeks after use approved a bill which would stops. Marijuana effects atten- expand the law to include mition span, memory, focus, tim- nors and adults with seizure ing, movement, coordination disorders and judgment The four-year medical marLEADS, the former Bar- ijuana pilot system is yet to rington Area Drug Coalition, be up and running as state depreviously hosted a similar partments set their rules for parent discussion on heroin, the project. To use medical which Barthwell addressed as marijuana in Illinois, patients being a next stop for marijua- will be fingerprinted, undergo na users a background check and pay “I’ve seen, interviewed and $150 a year to get a special phoexamined hundreds of thou- to ID, according to the plan set sands of drug addicts since by Gov. Pat Quinn beginning my practice in 1982, In compliance with the and I’ve never met a hero- Smoke Free Illinois Act, medin addict who didn’t start by ical marijuana cannot be used using marijuana,” Barthwell in public or near minors. It said will be prohibited on school Barrington police officer buses and school grounds.

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ifelong Barrington resident Barb Koenig has been the lead social worker at Advocate

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Koenig told Barrington Suburneed. I went on to get my bachelor’s degree in social work at the same school and then on to University of Illinois for my master’s degree in social work. I have worked in the health care field my entire career.

Thorne: What drew you to the Barrington area for residency and work? What do you enjoy most about this area?

Koenig: My family and I moved to Barrington when I was in grade school. I have lived here for over 40 years.

My husband Stan also grew up in Barrington. We both felt it was a great place to grow up, so why not raise our family here? Plus, we wanted to be close to our parents who we knew might eventually need our help.

Thorne: What are your daily responsibilities at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital? What types of patients do you see?

Koenig: My responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the patients and their families. I offer emotional support, community resources, financial assistance, long-term placement, adoption, neglect and abuse reporting, substance abuse support, respite care, behavioral health resources and placement on a daily basis.

Thorne: What is the most rewarding aspect of being the lead social worker at a hospital? Describe your team.

Koenig: The most rewarding part of my job as lead social worker is quite simple.

I enjoy helping people who are in need. I have been a social worker for over 30 years and I love my work as much today as I did when I started in the field. I am truly blessed. I work with a remarkable group of social workers who

Thorne: What are you most excited for with the hospital’s coming renovations and expansion?

Koenig: I am excited about everything, especially the private rooms.

Thorne: How will these Barb Koenig moved to Barrington renovations affect your career, over 40 years ago. Koenig has specifically?

Koenig: Private rooms worked in the local community as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospi- will provide additional privatal’s lead social worker for nearly cy that both the patients and 20 of those years. The dedicated staff will benefit from. The health care professional enjoys rooms will be larger, which spending her free time volunteer- will allow for family meming and relaxing with her husband bers to feel more comfortable spending time at the hosand three children.

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are committed to their work.

I also work with an incredible group of nurse care managers. Together, we make an awesome team providing comprehensive, compassionate care.

Thorne: When did you become interested in social work? What led you to this career?

Koenig: I took an introduction to social work course when I was at Illinois State University and I was hooked.

I knew I had found a profession where I might be able to help people who were in

pital. As a social worker, I spend a fair amount of time with the patients family working with them to address the needs of their loved one.

Thorne: How have you seen the hospital advance over the past 20 years?

Koenig: I have seen many advances over the 20 years that I have worked at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital – from increased beds to renovations in obstetrics and the emergency department to numerous accreditations, awards and accolades.

Our cardiac program, stroke and cancer programs also have received numerous

ban Life reporter Tarah Thorne what has her “hooked” on this rewarding career.

commendations.

My department, care management, received the Doyle Award for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare and more recently, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital became Magnet recognized (for nursing excellence).

I am so proud to be a part of the Advocate Experience at Good Shepherd Hospital.

Thorne: What do you like to do outside of work? Any hobbies or special interests?

Koenig: I love spending time with my family and friends. My daughter is a sophomore at Illinois State University, counting the days until she gets home.

Our son is graduating from high school in May. He is counting the days until graduation, and our youngest is finishing up eighth grade, looking forward to going to high school.

My kids hear me often say that I want a “do over.” The time simply goes way too fast. I also volunteer within the community and at our local church.

Thorne: Where do you volunteer? Why is this important to you?

Koenig: I volunteer at Barrington Giving Day, Community Meal, Relay for Life and the Woodstock soup kitchen.

I have volunteered more in the past when the kids were younger – as a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and through the Junior

Women’s League.

As the kids activities are winding down, I look forward to volunteering more.

My parents instilled in my sisters and I the importance of giving back, whether it is to an individual in need or to an organization that helps the greater good. I am a people-person, and I can’t think of anything finer and more rewarding than to be able to share your time and talents with others.

Thorne: Where are some of your favorite spots in the area?

Koenig: I enjoy dinner at Chessie’s with my family, a good movie at the Catlow Theater and, d of course, watching my kids play sports.

Thorne: What sports do your kids play? Do you enjoy sports yourself?

Koenig: My two oldest children have hung up their volleyball, soccer, football and baseball shoes. Our youngest child is hard at work playing football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and track. My husband and I used to bike and play tennis all the time, and now that the kids are older, it’s time to get back to it.

Thorne: What are your plans and goals for the near or far future?

Koenig: I plan on obtaining my care management certification, continuing to mentor social work graduate interns at work and to simply enjoy my time spent with family and friends.

“I enjoy helping people who are in need. I have been a social worker for over 30 years and I love my work as much today as I did when I started in the field.”

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Habitat Corridors project heralds spring BARRINGTON – Citizens for Conservation’s Habitat Corridors program is in full swing this spring.

Planned and conducted by CFC’s Community Education Committee, our goal is to encourage more natural habitat, clean water and wildlife friendly practices on local properties.

Barrington area residents are asked to expand opporCOMMUNITY tunities in their yards for VOICE retaining rainwater on site, Peggy for providing bird and invertebrate habitat by planting Simonsen native trees, shrubs and wildflowers, and for implementing healthy landscaping practices.

Yard visits are available on request to help you identify invasives and native plants already in your yard. The group’s native plant experts will make recommendations for appropriate natives to plant in your growing conditions (amount of sun, moisture, soil and space) and present you with a Habitat Corridors sign once you implement some good habitat development.

Yards of any size qualify; we are building a corridor of many yards with healthy habitat to protect our water table, air quality, native plants and wildlife for everyone to enjoy.

You can find more information or sign up for a yard visit at info@habitatcorridors.org.

Peggy Simonsen is the president of Citizens for Conservation, a local organization whose mission is “saving living space for living things” through protection, restoration and stewardship of land, conservation of local resources and education.

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Representatives of the Barrington 220 school district, Becky Gill-Schultz (from left), Sharon Kranz, Keira King and Anne Grall-Reichel accept Citizens for Conservation’s highest award, the William H. Miller Conservation Award, in recognition of outstanding conservation efforts within the Barrington area.

At its recent annual meeting, Citizens for Conservation gave its highest award, The William H. Miller Conservation Award, to the Barrington 220 School District. This award is presented annually to an individual, group or organization that has shown outstanding conservation efforts within the Barrington community.

Thumbs up to Barrington’s SafeHouse Alpaca Farm owner Jim Tomaszek who has just published his latest novel “Blood Profit$” with fellow author James Patrick. Tomaszek said he has been receiving “excellent reviews from Capitol Hill, corporate America and the military.” The fiction novel is said to be “an epic tale of American David and Goliath confrontation,” telling the story of three Americans who risk their lives to uncover a global conspiracy. Visit www.bloodprofits.com for information.

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8SOUND OFF I’d like to sound off on the Northwestern athletes who want to be able to form a union.

I don’t believe in this – they’re getting their education for free.

However, if they are allowed to form a union, then they should also pay income taxes on what they’re getting. Total all their education, benefits and make them pay their taxes on it if they want to be considered employees.

Media reporting unfairly on teacher pension crisis That caller was right on who said the media reporting on the pension crisis was unfair. Teachers have worked hard all their lives, all their careers and they were promised a pension. We heard it all before, we did our share, blah, blah, blah.

The fact is, you can’t take that away from them. And this new guy who is running for the Republican governorship is looking to do away with collective bargaining altogether. I really cannot understand how anyone can vote for anyone with so little respect for people who do what they’re supposed to do. ... It’s not fair to expect a doover by just throwing these people under the bus.

Is Caterpillar playing tax games with the state?

I read in the paper that manufacturing giant Caterpillar, the maker of huge farm equipment, that in order to avoid paying billions in U.S. taxes, they have been moving their businesses to Switzerland.

Isn’t this the same company that threatened to move out of Illinois if we didn’t give them a tax break?

We just don’t know how to play the game right. We have to learn a few tricks from the big Republican conglomerate.

Soda tax? I can’t see it I heard about the soda tax.

That, I cannot see. Raise the tax on cigarettes. They give you cancer. Raise the tax on liquor.

People become alcoholics by drinking that. What is next, the air we breathe? Are they going to charge us for that? Illinois is always running out of money.

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Lake County concealed carry info session draws crowd

By TARAH THORNE

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tthorne@shawmedia.com GURNEE – As several thousand Lake County residents are pursuing their concealed-carry weapons permits, the Lake County Sheriff’s and State’s Attorney’s Offices have set out to answer area residents’ questions regarding the new law.

A public information session at the Warren Township Center in Gurnee filled to fire-code capacity in a matter of minutes Monday evening.

Consequently, officials said more information sessions will be scheduled, beginning April 21, until all questions are answered.

After listening to the joint presentation, Judy Nordlund of Round Lake sat with an unanswered question.

“Is there anywhere concealed-carry weapons are allowed?” Nordlund wrote on her scratch paper.

The Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act became a law July 9, 2013. Concealed-carry permits were being accepted

by Illinois State Police as early as December 2013 with the first permits issued in March.

Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim said close to 3,000 Lake County residents already have applied for their concealed-carry permit, assuming they meet the prerequisites of possessing a valid Firearms Owners Identification Card, submitting a background check and completing 16 hours of weapons training.

Nordlund, a widow of 12 years, took the required $150 weapons training course to learn how to shoot a gun.

Nordlund said she learned a lot from the experience, which included eight hours of basic weapons training and eight hours of concealed weapons training.

However, Nordlund said she has no intention of carrying her weapon within the county because of complications with restricted handgun locations. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Dan Kleinhubert was straight forward in telling residents that they will not being able to bring their handguns to most local facilities.

Visit lcsao.org or lakecountyil. gov/sheriff for information.

Safety tips for owning a firearm • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

• Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.

• Don’t rely on your gun’s safety.

• Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

• Use proper ammunition.

• If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle it with care.

• Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting at the range.

• Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

• Do not alter or modify your gun and have it secured regularly.

Photos by Candace H. Johnson – For Shaw Media • Learn the mechanical and Jim Stewart of Waukegan asks a question during the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Lake handling characteristics of the County Sheriff’s Office Concealed Carry Informational Session on Monday at Warren Township Center’s firearm you are using.

Town Hall in Gurnee.

• Use your trigger lock.

• Always store your firearm in a safe place.

According to the Concealed • Keep your firearm out of the reach Carry Law, handguns are proof children and adolescents. hibited, even with a permit, • Provided by Lake County State’s in schools, preschools, federal Attorney and Sheriff’s offices and state offices, courthouses, local government buildings, jails and prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, public transportation services, restaurants with 50 percent of revenue coming from alcohol sales, public gatherings, special events, public playgrounds, public parks, athletic fields, bike paths, the Cook County Forest Preserve, gambling facilities, horse racing tracks, stadiums and arenas, public libraries, airports, amusement parks, museums, zoos, nuclear facilities and private property properly posted.

Kleinhubert said “concealed carry” means having a loaded or unloaded gun carried “on or about your person, completely or mostly concealed from public view, or on or about a vehicle.”

Concealed-carry weapons are allowed in parking lots so long as they are not in plain sight. Permits will be suspended or revoked if individuals are caught bringing their handguns into prohibited areas, but Lake County Sheriff

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office offers a Concealed Carry Informational Session on Monday in Gurnee. Officials plan to offer more sessions until all questions are answered.

Deputy Roman Buchberger said the police force is on a learning curve as well.

“The law allows an officer to ask those stopped in a traffic violation to disclose whether or not they are carrying weapons in the car,” Buchberger said. “Just be straight forward with the police. This law is new for everyone. We aren’t out on a witch hunt. Conduct yourselves appropriately and respectfully and you will be treated the same in return.”

Buchberger said police are not looking to confiscate legal weapons, but safety is the po-

lice force’s top priority.

“Don’t do anything suspicious,” he said. “We are trained to look for red flags like people digging around their cars. Just keep your hands on the wheel and we can discuss why you were stopped – for suspicious activity or under probable cause. This law does not change how we do our job. The people that are applying for concealed-carry permits aren’t the people we are worried about.”

Buchberger said concealed-carry weapons can be loaded in the car but must be kept in an acceptable case,

such as a glove box. A handgun can be carried concealed on Lake County bike trails, but the remainder of Lake County forest preserve property will be marked with signs of where weapons are prohibited.

Private property owners must place their “guns prohibited” signs at eye level upon entering each facility. Anything posted at foot level is not legal.

Officials urged residents to be responsible with their weapons.

“Plan where you are going and know you can’t bring your weapon into most places,” Kleinhubert said.

One resident voiced concerns of concealed-carry weapons being stolen.

Buchberger relied, “If you’re going to carry it, accept the responsibility that other people out there are going to try to take what you have. It’s going to be a target folks. Use common sense.”

8POLICE REPORT

Police responded to a disturbance and battery complaint April 4 when a patron argued with and threw their soda on a McDonald’s restaurant manager at McDonald’s, 227 W. Northwest Highway.

DUI charged Ashley A. Klepak, 23, of the 500 block of Ridge Avenue, Elk Grove Village, was arrested March 29 for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol concentration above 0.08 and speeding at 1010 S. Northwest Highway.

Property damage • A resident in the 500 block of Chateaux Bourne Drive reported the front of their house, garage, driveway, vehicle parked in the driveway and mailbox had been egged March 29.

• A car was keyed March 30 while parked in the lot at Jewel-Osco, 150 W. Main St. • A resident in the 500 block of Chateaux Bourne Drive reported March 31 their house had been egged.

• A resident in the 600 block of Prairie Avenue reported their neighbor cut branches off their tree without permission April 1.

Thefts • A resident in the 700 block of Bryant Avenue reported theft

Identity theft • A resident in the 100 block of South George Street reported identity theft April 4.

• A resident in the 100 block of Old Mill Road reported identity theft April 5.

Harassment reported • A mother of a student that attends Barrington High School, 616 West Main St., reported phone harassment April 2.

• A harassment report was taken April 3 at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St.

Suspicious circumstances • Police responded to the Barrington Park District at 235 Lions Drive for a female taking photos near the playground April 1.

• Police responded to a distraught resident April 5 at America’s Best Value Inn, 405 W. Northwest Highway.

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for more than $500 of purchases were made on their stolen credit card.

• Medication was reported to have been taken from a purse during a party March 30 on Verne Circle.

• A resident in the 6000 block of Garlands Lane reported their watch was lost or stolen April 1.

• A ring was reported April 3 lost or stolen at Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center, 1301 South Barrington Road.

• A Metra commuter made a theft report April 6 for a computer and case mistakenly left inside the train depot at 201 Spring St.

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Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Barrington Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

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Holistic therapies keep animals happy, healthy

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com HOFFMAN ESTATES – It’s no surprise that Dr. Debra Rykoff has devoted much of her life to animal rescue.

“I grew up saving worms on sidewalks,” Rykoff said.

The local veterinarian’s latest rescue has been her office pet – a betta fish who overindulged in bottom feeders, making himself sick.

However, Rykoff is most well known for Barrington area dog and cat rescue and rehabilitation. She works out of 4 Life Animal Wellness Center of Hoffman Estates, a Barrington Hills animal rescue and an Elgin veterinary clinic.

The 30-year veterinarian uses complimentary medicine – a cross-mix of prescription drugs and holistic therapy, like acupuncture, chiropractics, essential oil treatment and massages – to get ill or immobile pets back on their paws.

At 4 Life, Rykoff and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jose Bastida work to rehabilitate up to 50 furry patients each week. The center, open as of May 2013, is one of Rykoff’s veterinary practices, as well as a complete therapy lab with laser and electrical stimulation treatments, ultrasounds, sonic units and, last but not least, underwater treadmills.

Bastida treats everything from animal arthritis to hip displacements, ligament tears, knee or spine injuries, and general “couch potato” syndrome.

It’s all about finding ways to relieve animals of their pain and bringing them up to their best quality of life, Bastida said.

“Our units, whether they be laser, sonic or electrical, produce endorphins so that we can reduce a patient’s pain naturally and slowly ween them off prescription anti-inflammatory drugs,” Bastida said. “We try to eliminate a patient’s lameness by staying away from drugs as much as possible because sometimes those drugs actually do harm to other parts of the body. We don’t want that.”

Bastida demonstrated how

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Dr. Jose Bastida works to rehabilitate dogs and cats at 4 Life Animal Wellness Center, 1730 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates. Dr. Bastida uses an underwater treadmill to treat immobility in pets. “My goal is to make sure my patients are comfortable and moving at their best,” he said.

4 Life Animal Wellness Center When: Appointments Monday through Saturday; hours vary Where: 1730 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates Cost: $62 to $75 for rehabilitation session Info: Call 847-701-8377 or visit www.4lifeanimalwellnesscenter. com

to use the center’s $30,000 underwater treadmill device – an alternative treatment and full-body workout for injured, out-of-shape or chemically imbalanced, hyper pets. He gave several examples of patients, such as Great Danes or Afghan hounds who are growing too quickly.

Fourteen-year-old shepherd mix Mauricio has experienced arthritis in his old age. At 4 Life Animal Wellness Center of Hoffman Estates, Mauricio is able to walk on an underwater treadmill. The rehabilitation process allows Mauricio to loosen his body’s joints without too much impact.

“We stimulate their bodies to prevent uneven growth and injury,” Bastida said.

The center even treats injured or immobile cats who surprisingly get used to swimming in the water, he said.

Rehabilitation treatments

take about 45 minutes and cost anywhere from $62 to $75, depending on how many sessions are purchased, Bastida said.

“We try to help out our clients as much as possible,” he said. “We don’t want to bur-

den anyone or see a pet suffer.”

Rykoff said she often brings in injured rescue dogs and treats them out of her own pocket. Her friend’s dog, a 14-year-old Jack Russel terrier named Pugsly, was a “typical” rehabilitation case, she said.

“He couldn’t use his back legs because of age and lack of exercise,” Rykoff said of Pugsly, who now swims in the underwater treadmill for 30 minutes straight in excitement.

Bastida fills the underwater treadmill’s tank with up to 380 gallons of 90-degree, nonbleach treated water. His patients are harnessed for safety and start out with a slow walk. By the end of the workout, the animals are usually swimming, depending on how fit they are.

“We turn on the jet blowers for the more fit dogs,” Bastida said, adding that underwater treadmills can be a better workout for pets than swimming pools because impact is not controlled in a pool setting.

Bastida balances the pH balance of the tank’s water, filters all hair and debris, and treats the water with potassium bromine, like a pool, but he also controls the hydrostatic pressure of the tank by keeping the treadmill’s speed between .75 and 1.5 miles per hour and adding water above the animal’s knees or hips to control its buoyancy.

Heart rates are measured by the animal’s facial expressions, breath or taken by stethoscope, he said.

“I always give them an active break,” he said.

Rykoff said the animals of all ages love treatment.

“I’ve seen older animals truly come alive when they move underwater,” Rykoff said.

Both doctors agreed that veterinary medicine is becoming more complimentary in terms of using both holistic and conventional pain treatments – something that was unheard of 30 years ago, Rykoff said.

“It works just as effectively as other medicine,” Rykoff said. “There’s a broader picture here.”

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com

forming pre-K-12 public school systems. After 33 years as an educator in Illinois, if I am going to leave here and resume my career in Texas Hill Country, Eanes is the place, and this is the time.”

In response to Leonard’s announcement, the Barrington 220 Board of Education released its own statement Tuesday.

Board members wrote they wish Leonard well is his “ex-

citing career change.”

According to the statement, board members have less than 12 weeks to “begin what will be an accelerated by thorough process” in searching for a new superintendent.

“Our goal is to attract the next superintendent before the end of this school year,” the statement read.

Board members said district families can expect an

update soon, as well as opportunities for their input.

Leonard quoted English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in stating that “all good things must come to an end.”

“I am proud of what we have accomplished together in Barrington 220,” Leonard said.

“I am grateful for a few more weeks.”

For information, visit barrington220.org.

Making plans with College Night

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Barrington High School’s annual College Night was held Monday.

More than 200 visiting college representatives were present to speak to high school students – mostly juniors and seniors – and their families.

Notable institutions included the U.S. Military Academy of West Point, NY, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and University of Greenwich, London. More local visitors were the College of Lake County and Harper College of Palatine.

BHS guidance and counseling assistant Christine Hardy said College Night has been a school tradition for more than 20 years.

Students from neighboring communities including CaryGrove, Wauconda, Prairie Ridge, Lake Zurich, Crystal Lake and Woodstock are also welcome. More than 1,000 families attend each year, Hardy said.

“College Night is helpful to students and families beginning the college search because they can stop and speak with college representatives from around the country, in one place, in two hours,” Hardy said.

She said May 1 is the “universal commitment date for seniors to chose their college, although some do before or after this date.”

Photos by Jeff Krage – For Shaw Media

Crystal Lake South sophomore Dakota Bliler gets information on the Lindenwood University (St. Charles, Mo.) during Monday’s College Night at Barrington High School. She is also considering Notre Dame, University of Washington and Ohio State.

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BARRINGTON – The Barrington 220 School District announced the unexpected June 30 departure of Superintendent Tom Leonard on Tuesday.

In a letter to Barrington 220 families, Leonard wrote that after serving the district as their seven-year superintendent and six-year Barrington High School

principal, he has been presented with the opportunity to become superintendent of the Eanes Independent School District Tom Leonard in Austin, Texas.

“The offer was too good to refuse,” Leonard wrote. “Eanes, like Barrington 220, is one of the nation’s highest-per-

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ROCKY’S FUN HOUSE EASTER EGG HUNTS WHERE: The People’s Family Fun Center, 2411 Grand Ave., Waukegan WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 COST & INFO: Enjoy two Easter egg hunts in Rocky’s Fun House Miniature Golf, one for 2- to 5-year-olds and one for 6-to-12-year-olds. Rocky’s Fun House has been decorated for the season, and the eggs are filled with prizes, candy and games. Admission is free. Pre-register the day of the event from noon to 1 p.m. For information, call 847-336-5700.

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ZURKO ANTIQUE AND FLEA MARKET

4TH ANNUAL EXTREME BLOCK PARTY

WHERE: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 COST & INFO: Offered for sale will be a variety of antiques and collectibles, including country furniture, estate jewelry, postcards, art glass and porcelains, advertising items, old toys, vintage clothing and linens, coins, decorator items, paintings, primitives, treasures and more. Admission is $7 and is good for both days. For information, call 715-526-9769.

WHERE: Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 COST & INFO: Bring the family out for a day of fun. Enjoy free food, free fun and free admission. Open to adults and children of all ages. The event will feature more than 100 local vendors, live entertainment, raffle prizes, a live reptile show, face painting and more.

For information, call 847-546-8558.

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WHERE: Grayslake Heritage Center, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 COST & INFO: Author and award-winning model railroader David Leider will conduct a PowerPoint lecture about the Soo Line Railroad and its important ties to Grayslake.

Leider is president of the Soo Line Railroad Historical Society and grew up in Des Plaines within sight of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, later the Soo Line. He is researching and writing a book about Chicago area railroads. For information, call 847-533-1745.

FRIDAY FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT

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WHERE: Hart’s Woods Park, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake WHEN: 8 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11 COST & INFO: Children ages 9 through 12 are invited to bring a flashlight and running shoes to search Hart’s Woods for hidden eggs and treasures. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served outside after the big hunt. Admission is $5. For information, call 847-546-8558.

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Restaurant reviews

Sagano restaurant serves large bites of delight BARRINGTON – Sagano Japanese Restaurant resembles bliss during weekday rush-hour traffic in downtown Barrington.

My sibling was in town for a visit, so we both stepped into Sagano around 6 p.m. on a Thursday. The chef greeted us from the sushi bar up front while a hostess escorted us to one of many empty tables.

A couple other parties were in the restaurant – a group of teenage girls grabbing a bite with friends and a family of four. One man enjoyed a small sushi roll and glass up wine while catching up on some reading solo. Music played peacefully throughout the plant-filled, harmonious seating area. It was like we had been transported to a simpler land, away from the train traffic and post-work worries, We glanced over a beverage menu, filled with red and white wines, sake, beers, tea and Japanese soda. Plum wines are always a sweet treat.

Our two dining menus appeared awkward at our family-size table, but we appreciate the extra space, as we were about to order many plates.

With appetizers on the brain, we each ordered a Miso soup before splitting a Garden Salad and Ohitashi – tasty boiled spinach with soy sauce.

Each order was delicious. Neither of us had tried Ohitashi previously. We were surprised to find the spinach came in a roll, just like sushi. It was easily grasped with chopsticks.

The salad came topped with a signature Sagano dressing – something I would describe as being on the thick side, with a strong taste of sesame and ginger. I enjoyed it.

My sibling is more of a Ranch dressing devote.

We enjoyed each other’s company and waited on our large, shared dinner order – a sushi and sashimi combination platter, Spicy Scallop Maki, and Canada Maki.

The platter and the two rolls were served in unison, with heaping piles of wasabi

Sagano Japanese Restaurant n Where: 110 N Hough St.,

Barrington

n When: Open 11:30 a.m. to

9:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday; Closed Monday n Info: Call 847-382-8980 for information

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Located at 110 N Hough Street in downtown Barrington, Sagano Japanese restaurant can be found behind the Catlow theater. Sagano is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday. Indoor plants and traditional decor gleam through the restaurant’s front windows.

Although there is more to Sagano sushi than meets the eye, the presentation is a treat in itself. Maki rolls are stuffed full with fresh ingredients. Ginger and Wasabi is available to the more daring diners.

Sagano’s lunch and dinner menu is enough to make sashimi fans scream. The fresh, raw fish selection includes salmon, tuna, flounder, Six pieces of fish and 23 peices shrimp and more. Combination platters pair sushi rolls with generous of sushi later, we were comslices of sashimi. fortably full. The raw fish was and shaved ginger. We eyed down our pending food coma.

The platter contained two pieces each of raw Tuna, Flounder and Yellow Tail; one sushi piece each of Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon, Flounder

and Shrimp; and a half-roll each of California and Tuna rolls. The Spicy Scallop Maki and Canada Maki rolls were served together with six peices of sushi in each roll.

Did we devour it? You bet.

just as tasty as it appeared – fresh, bright and clean. Each sashimi serving was sliced thick.

The sushi was stuffed generously. Our Spicy Scallop Maki was rolled with cucumber, fish eggs and a special

spicy sauce. The Canada Maki came rolled with cooked Salmon, mayonaise, cucumber and fish eggs.

Our attentive waitress offered us more water to wash down the wasabi and asked if we would like any dessert.

The Japanese ice creams and Rice Cake were tempting, but we were satisfied and requested the bill.

Reflecting on our dining experience, we both agreed that Sagano is a restaurant we would return to in a heartbeat and reccomend to our friends.

The service was seamless and the presentation made our mouths water.

I was most impressed by the menu’s variety. Sagano offers seven types of salads, alone. Appetizers ranged from cooked Octupus and deep fried Squid to Salmon caviar and ginger-flavored chicken wings. Lunch and dinner dishes could be ordered small or large, with single pieces of sushi and sashimi, full Maki rolls, combination platters, and tempura, teriyaki and meat dishes.

Sagano is elegant dining made simple. It’s a quick-stop restaurant with a user-friendly menu. Each plate was delivered to its description.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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APRIL 10 ARE YOU OVER-TAXED?, noon April 10, Maravela’s Banquets, 4 Washington Street, Ingleside. Chiropractor Brian Kelchen on how to manage our overtaxed bodies. Speaker and former counselor Barbara Hoffner gives directions for “Walking This Marathon of Life.” Cost: $17. Reservations: 847970-8808 or tedmonds@trtree.com.

Information: www.stonecroft.org.

JIM GILL’S CONTAGIOUS TUNES, 6:30 p.m. April 10, Holy Family Catholic Academy, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Cost: $5. Information: www. holyfamilycatholicacademy.net.

WRITERS CAFE, 7 p.m. April 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Teen writers workshop. Information: www. lvdl.org.

APRIL 11 ANNUAL FISH FRY, 5:30 p.m. April 11, Grandwood Park - Park District Community Center, 36630 N. Hutchins Road, Gurnee. All proceeds go to GPCA Scholarships and the Warren Township Food Pantry. Cost: $8-$9. Information: www.grandwoodpark.net.

PLAY ON!, 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 12, 2 p.m. April 13, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. CLC students showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians. Cost: $7$9. Information: jlc.clcillinois.edu.

APRIL 12 ZURKO ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m. April 12 and 8 a.m. April 13, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Shop for antiques and collectibles. Admission is $7 and is valid for both days. Information: 715-526-9769 or www.zurkopromotions.com.

SPRING FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 a.m.

April 12, Centennial Plaza, Whitney and Center Streets, Grayslake. Opening day of the largest farmers’ market in Lake County. Information: www. grayslakefarmersmarket.com.

SECOND SATURDAY READERS, 9 a.m.

April 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa.

Monthly book discussion. The April title is “Room” by Emma Donoghue.

Information: www.lvdl.org.

SMART FARM’S GARDENING BASICS: FROM SEED TO HARVEST, 9 a.m.

April 12, Smart Farm Hoop House, Good Shepherd Hospital Campus, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. ABC’s of gardening including planning, preparing, and planting. Registration: www. smartfarms.org.

SCRAPBOOK CROP, 11 a.m. April 12, Grandwood Park - Park District Community Center, 36630 N. Hutchins Road, Gurnee. Register in advance.

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MILK AND COOKIE STORY TIME WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Apr. 11 WHERE: Panera Bread in the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd., South Barrington COST AND INFO: Free; Preschoolers can enjoy milk, cookies and stories. This event is co-sponsored by Panera and the Barrington Area Public Library.

For those 15 and older. Cost is $10 per person for the 12-hour crops. Bring an appetizer to share and your own non-alcoholic beverages. Information: 847-356-0008 or www.grandwoodpark.net.

SPRING WINE WALK, 2 p.m. April 12, downtown Barrington. Welcome spring with an afternoon of shopping, sipping and strolling. Each specialty shop along the walk will feature a wine tasting, small treats and unique gift items. Free admission. Information: visit www.enjoybarrington.com.

LAKE FOREST SYMPHONY’S APRIL CONCERT, 8 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m.

April 13, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Guest conductor Stilian Kirov is a candidate for the position of Music Director. There will be a pre-concert lecture an hour before each performance and a post-concert reception to meet the musicians. Tickets: 847-295-2135 or www.lakeforestsymphony.org. Cost: $16-$54.

APRIL 13 ST. BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER, 1 p.m.

April 13, Studio One Salon and Spa, 5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Studio One Salon and Spa and Timothy O’Tooles are teaming up to raise money for kids with cancer. Information: www. stbaldricks.org.

SUNDAY FUNDAY TO BEAT BREAST CANCER, 1 p.m. April 13, Jack and Lidia’s Resort, 38610 N Edgewood St., Lake Villa. Fun family day to raise money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Raffles, 50/50 and silent auction including a signed Blackhawks jersey and more. Rain or shine.

Outdoors if weather permits. Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Information: info.avonfoundation.org.

OUR QUILTS’ HIDDEN STORIES, 2 p.m.

April 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa.

Award-winning quilt artist Wendy Butler Berns will walk us through an array of traditional and contemporary quilts. Information: www.lvdl.org.

HELICOPTER EASTER EGG DROP, 2 p.m.

April 13, Susanna Farms, 24153 Town Line Road, Lake Villa. At 4:45 p.m.

Chicago Helicopter Express will drop bunches of eggs filled with candies for children to find. Smaller egg hunts for toddlers in a small straw bale maze at 4 p.m. Information: www. susannafarms.com.

“ANATOMY OF A WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF A WOMAN,” 2 p.m. April 13, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. July Royal is co-founder of the Women’s Project at the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University. Kristine Bunch languished behind bars for over 17 years after being convicted of setting a fire that killed her 3-year-old son. In 2012, her conviction was reversed. Information: lwvlc.blogspot.com.

APRIL 14 ANIME CLUB, 5 p.m. April 14, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Discuss our animes and mangas, watch an episode or two, and play games. Information: www. lvdl.org.

APRIL 15 SCRIBBLEMONSTER, 10:30 a.m.

April 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa.

Award-winning music group presents play concerts that stimulate young children’s creative expression. Tickets are required for all adults and their accompanying children 2 years and

older. Information: www.lvdl.org.

ADULT GOLF LESSONS, 4 p.m. April 15, Bittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond Road, Gurnee. For those 55 years and up. Four one-hour sessions taught by a PGA instructor. Cost: $110. Information: gurneeparkdistrict.com.

KNITTERS NIGHT OUT, 7 p.m. April 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Grab your knitting (or crochet) project and spend some time at the library. Ages 18 and up. Information: www.lvdl.org.

APRIL 16 BEGINNING YOGA, 9 a.m. April 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Alignment-based classes. Bring a large towel or two and a mat, and any other props such as blocks and straps that you have.

Chairs will be available for those who cannot get down on the floor.

Information: www.lvdl.org.

MICROSOFT EXCEL, 2 p.m. April 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Learn to create a spreadsheet and more using Excel 2010. Keyboard and mouse skills necessary to participate. Information: www.lvdl.org.

EREAD ILLINOIS, 7 p.m. April 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Learn how to find and download ebooks from the library’s new ebook collection. Bring your e-reader, tablet or smartphone.

Information: www.lvdl.org.

OPEN JAM & LIVE MUSIC, 8 p.m. April 16, Tracks on Grand, 151 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No cover. Musicians just bring instruments; full sound system, several amps, drum set and mics provided for by the host band.

All styles of music performed and welcome to join in or play as a solo act. Information: www.gdwhite.com.

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